Recognizing the positive impact of sports on young Nigerian’s physical, mental, and social well-being, NEM Insurance Plc, Nigeria’s highly reputable insurance company, is proactively supporting youth development through sports.
NEM Insurance Plc is inclined to promoting sports engagements and nurture talents among the youth through strategic partnerships. By investing in sports programs, NEM Insurance Plc aims to empower the next generation and contribute to the overall development of Nigerian youths.
The company recognizes the importance of physical fitness and health in the lives of young people. To encourage regular physical activity, the company has partnered with schools, communities, and sports clubs to organize sports events and competitions. These initiatives not only promote a healthy lifestyle but also provide an opportunity for young athletes to showcase their skills and talents.
To demonstrate its full commitment to contributing to the growth and development of sports, the company recently played host to the Students Union Government of Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, and presented a generous cheque to support the institution’s forthcoming Premier League sports season. This is in line with the company’s corporate social responsibility approach.
Presenting the cheque on behalf of NEM Insurance Plc to the Students Union Government representatives, the Group Managing Director of NEM Insurance Plc, Mr. Tope Smart, represented by the Executive Director of Finance & Investment, Mr Idowu Semowo, who led the other senior management team said, “We at NEM Insurance are delighted to be associated with Yaba College Technology Students Union Government (YASUG). Yabatech is reputed for its long-standing academic standards which have been sustained for several decades. So, for us, supporting the forthcoming premier league with the presentation of this cheque, therefore, symbolizes our commitment towards the growth of youth and sports development.”
“We are open to areas of further collaboration in the future. We strongly believe that whatever we have presented to you today will go a long way to assist in the pre-and post-hosting of a successful premier league for the school, Smart added.”
The Sports Director, YASUG, Comr. Odutan Oreoluwa expressed the Union’s gratitude to NEM Insurance Plc for their generous support and pledged to organize a successful Premier League event that would provide a memorable experience for all participants.
Being a socially responsible company, NEM Insurance Plc is committed to giving back to society. Through its youths and sports development posture, the company aims to positively impact society. Supporting youth engagement in sports reduces social vices to the barest minimum in society and promotes a healthy and productive lifestyle among young people.
NEM Insurance’s commitment to youth and sports development through its CSR initiatives demonstrates its dedication to making a positive impact beyond its core business. By empowering youths through education and mentorship and supporting sports development, the company is playing an active role in shaping a brighter future for individuals and society.
With well over 65 years of consistently providing outstanding insurance products and services, ranging from maritime to aviation, to life, property and vehicular insurance as well as protection for agricultural investments, goods-in-transit, and engineering, there is no doubt that NEM Insurance Plc has demonstrated its total commitment to impacting society through its strategic Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, aimed at supporting government agencies and touching lives and donating to worthy causes in the society.
